as in intruding
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion
it's rude to interrupt when someone is making an important point
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Recent Examples of interrupting
Workers repairing a ha-ha, a ditch traditionally used to contain livestock without interrupting the view across an estate, uncovered a tunnel entrance, along with Tudor-era artifacts including pottery, bones, and glass bottles.
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Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
Jessica makes her big entrance at the end of episode three, interrupting Annie’s graduation party at Sullivan's and Friends.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
However, their workday is built in a way that keeps interrupting the very thinking leadership requires.
—Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
He was charged last week with impairing or interrupting operation of critical infrastructure facility.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Abdulrahman Oriyomi, 25, was charged with felony impairing or interrupting operation of a critical infrastructure facility last week and was booked into jail in Harris County, Texas, on Friday, according to court records.
—Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Oriyomi was subsequently arrested Friday on charges of intentionally impairing or interrupting the operation of a critical infrastructure facility.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Shouts rang out at regular intervals, sometimes interrupting her mid-flow.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 June 2026
Jail guards are also discriminating against him, his attorneys allege, trying to confiscate his Quran and interrupting his prayers.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 15 June 2026
Jessica makes her big entrance at the end of episode three, interrupting Annie’s graduation party at Sullivan's and Friends.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
However, their workday is built in a way that keeps interrupting the very thinking leadership requires.
—Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
He was charged last week with impairing or interrupting operation of critical infrastructure facility.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Abdulrahman Oriyomi, 25, was charged with felony impairing or interrupting operation of a critical infrastructure facility last week and was booked into jail in Harris County, Texas, on Friday, according to court records.
—Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Oriyomi was subsequently arrested Friday on charges of intentionally impairing or interrupting the operation of a critical infrastructure facility.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Shouts rang out at regular intervals, sometimes interrupting her mid-flow.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 June 2026
Jail guards are also discriminating against him, his attorneys allege, trying to confiscate his Quran and interrupting his prayers.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrupting
Verb
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In ornamental beds, install cardboard rings under the mulch around perennial or annual plants to stop weeds from intruding.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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No employee can even contemplate intruding on her, much less with news like this.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Instead, the reviews were largely muted, with analysts not bothering to adjust their revenue estimates for 2027 or 2028, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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That appears to be bothering people, as the broadcast noted some pointed conversations among the Spanish team during the hydration break.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Britain is following a similar strategy as Australia, whose social media ban for kids went into effect in December 2025, but is adding more security measures, according to the government.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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When adding fish oil supplements to your daily routine, plan to take them with a meal or snack.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Francisco Conceição, one of the 11 replacements to come on for Portugal, grabbed the 75th-minute winner by cutting in from the right and curling a shot into the far corner.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Oehlerking has also been mindful of cutting in a small hatch to take care of routine maintenance.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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“Interrupting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrupting. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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